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Urban Elephant The Rose

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Urban Elephant The Rose provides amenities like an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 403

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 408

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 401

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 406

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 409

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 404

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 410

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 402

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 405

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Apartment 407

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
117 Strand St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kloof Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Athletic Club & Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Utopia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa 47 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Urban Elephant The Rose

Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Each apartment boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Conveniences include a washing machine and a microwave, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and bathrobes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Urban Elephant The Rose offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Crib: ZAR 450 per stay

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Proposal/romance packages

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant The Rose Cape Town
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Urban Elephant The Rose have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Urban Elephant The Rose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Urban Elephant The Rose?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Urban Elephant The Rose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Urban Elephant The Rose?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Urban Elephant The Rose provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Urban Elephant The Rose located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Long Street. Bree Street and Greenmarket Square are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Urban Elephant The Rose Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paulo Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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